Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and customer support. This role involves operating a sit-down forklift, unloading trucks, preparing orders for delivery, and assisting at the service counter when needed. The ideal candidate is flexible, customer-focused, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, stage, and stock incoming materials
• Unload trucks and process incoming shipments
• Prepare and stage orders for customer delivery and pickup
• Ship LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) orders accurately and efficiently
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move and organize inventory
• Perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives
• Assist customers at the counter as needed
• Support multiple areas of warehouse operations based on business needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, secure, and safe work environment
• Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse best practices

Required Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of recent, consistent warehouse experience
• 6 months to 1 year of recent sit-down forklift experience
• Comfortable working at heights up to 15 feet
• Stable work history with no employment gaps greater than 3 months unless clearly explained
• Forklift operating experience required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, pull, lift, and stand throughout the entire shift
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Flexible and willing to support different warehouse functions as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Order picker experience (training may be provided)
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control, delivery support, or warehouse operations
• Product knowledge or the ability to quickly learn warehouse products and processes
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory management